A Handful of Updates

Storytime clog bootie from BC Footwear

A year ago I finally took the plunge and ordered the Outerspace clog bootie from BC Footwear. It had come out in September, and because the sole was manmade, I hemmed and hawed and put off going in to a store to take a pair for a spin. Then I saw them on a woman in Manhattan while visiting my daughter at college. The shoe was irresistibly cute. It looked great with her skirt and tights. And I had the suspicion it would look just as good with the winter slacks I wanted to work it with. So at the end of October I ordered. And if you were following this blog at all at the time, you know I pretty much wore that shoe non-stop 'til sometime in the spring. (I even documented the pounding it had taken from me in just two month's time with this post on ECHID.)

 

You can imagine my delight (and the little clog dance for joy that I did) when I saw that BC Footwear was following up that popular Outerspace design with new clog bootie that ups the ante. It's the same shoe, but this time with laces and a faux fur trim that circles round your leg on little flaps. I know I'm not the only one who found the new Storytime clog bootie from BC Footwear worth a closer look. Several readers have commented on this new style that I featured just yesterday in my weekly What's New? round-up. But instead of instantly reaching for my credit card, I had reason to pause. As you can see from the product page images below (found on Endless.com and Zappos.com respectively), that faux fur collar forms a hefty bulk right at the ankle. And when I wear a bootie like this with a straight leg pair of jeans or cords, I want the hem to hang naturally and not bunch at the top of the shoe. Does that faux fur cuff fold up and out of the way? The product shots don't show it in that position and that just fueled the uncertainty I felt about this bootie.

 

 

But that's why I always say the internet is your friend. It can show you so many things if you take the time to look. I went to the BC Footwear website and called up the Storytime bootie there. And lo and behold, the information I sought was laid bare before my eyes.

 

 

It's a convertible cuff! It can be worn either up or down. (A fact I would have known sooner had I watched the Zappos.com product video. D'oh!) Once this cause for concern had been addressed, I was soon doing data entry to get my credit card number and expiration date sent and my new Storytimes ordered. Brace yourself. If they fit anything like the Outerspace clog booties from last year, you're going to be hearing a lot about this one.

 

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The Mystery Brand...Revealed!

Three days ago I posted a picture of a sweet wedge clog to illustrate my affection for studs on shoes.

 

 

That night I heard from a reader who was intrigued by what she saw and wanted to know the brand of that shoe. Two days ago I posted a query to see if any of my footwear enlightened followers might recognize the logo.

 

Happily, the belief in the collective wisdom of the web was rewarded. And before the end of the day I had an answer for my curious reader.

 

That's the easy part. Now to find a pair of these shoes. I found those photos online back in March. No telling when the style itself was on the market. 

But then, that's why God made eBay.

Got a clog question on your mind? Feel free to ask it. If I don't know the answer, I have a feeling we may easily find someone who does. 

 

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Savings from Styllbox

In a post at the end of September I mentioned that the popluar Berkemann clogs from Europe are available in North America through the Styllbox.com website.

 

 

Then just the other day, I received a message from Styllbox informing me they'd like to make those distinctive clogs they carry easier for you to own. With a discount offer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make a purchase of over $50.00 from their store, and you can take 15% off! Just be sure to enter the coupon code: EVERYCLOG2011.

Buying clogs is a always a high point in my month. But buying clogs for less than their regular price? That's worth doing its own little clog dance for!

Thank you, Styllbox!

 

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[On my feet as I blog:  we now resume my appreciation for my new Nadine clog boots from Koolabuura. OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG!]

 

 

Comments

[rhonda]

Lindsey, I don't think the brand on the mystery wedge is Sbicca. The logo looks exactly like the one inside of an awesome cutout wood wedge I got from ebay seller handmadeinitaly.

http://stores.ebay.com/Handmade-In-Italy?_trksid=p4340.l2563

The brand on the box is Tradeffort. Below are a couple of links to the brand in their shop:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-298-TRADEFORT-MULTI-COLORED-SLIDE-/130589805400?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item642012fa71#ht_2146wt_1002

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-398-TRADEFORT-BLACK-THREE-BUCKLE-SLIDE-/150677005000?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item68c886210c#ht_2184wt_1002

Love the blog, btw, but my bank account doesn't!! Would love to attend a meet up in Chicago, if the timing is right.....

rhonda scott

[Melissa Krebs]

Nadines rhymes with jeans, and those two look awesome together!

[Natealine]

Since I followed your lead and purchased the BC Footwear OuterSpace Clog Bootie last year, I again jumped on the bandwagon and ordered the Storytime in black yesterday. I was wondering if the flap folded up or not. Thanks for doing the research for me. I think mine should arrive today!

[Lindsey Cochran]

Mine just arrived today! And as hard as this may be to believe, I'm actually checking my e-mail before I dig 'em out and try 'em on. I'll post details.

[Melissa Krebs]

I think we regularly wipe out stock after Lindsey finds our new shoes for us!

[Lindsey Cochran]

Why thank you! I'm rocking them today with black cords, black top, black sweater, and a green-so-dark-it-might-as-well-be-black nail polish. My party colors.

[Lindsey Cochran]

I have to agree! Thank you! More research will be done! And you will be credited!

(I was kinda thinking that wedge clog looked more upscale than a typical Sbicca style.)

[Lindsey Cochran]

Just a quick note to say my Storytime clog booties did arrive. And they're perfect. Bring on winter! I'm ready for it! (Every clog fan needs a pair of shoes they don't mind trudging through the slush in.)

[Jan]

@Natealine - not only do we live near each other and have nieces in Chicago, I too bought the BC Outerspace clog booties after Lindsey wrote about them! Maybe Lindsey would send each of us the other's email address so we arrange a clog-fueled meeting. But Natealine - how can we wear the warm Storytime boots in sunny California? Such a problem!

[Evan]

Love the new sandals. The quality of wood is awesome and looks top quality.

Please give me your heart on Swedish Hassbeens site. I have entered a contest to win a pair of clogs. My photo is called "Equality in wood clogs". I must call out to all my clog people to support me. Please have a heart for me. There are clogs at stake here. http://abravenewworld.swedishhasbeens.com/

[Lindsey Cochran]

Wonderful! I'll be submitting an entry, too! I'll encourage the community here to vote for both of us!

[Johanna]

Evan, I'll give you my heart on the Hasbeens site. ;->

[Evan]

Thank you Johanna. Gifts from the or at least of the heart are best. Lindsey I will put out the word to my friends as soon as your post is up. Keep it all in the family. We can compare our new clogs.